1. Introduction

1.3 Classification of Reactions

The following is a representative list of classification of reactions.

1. 1. Homogeneous reaction

   2. Heterogeneous reaction

2. 1. Catalytic reaction

   2. Non-catalytic reaction

   3. Auto catalytic reaction

   4. Photo catalytic reaction

3. 1. Exothermic reaction

   2. Endothermic reaction

   3. Auto thermal reaction

4. 1. Exergonic reaction

   2. Endergonic reaction

5. 1. Spontaneous reaction

   2. Non-spontaneous reaction

6. 1. Single reaction

   2. Multiple reaction (series, parallel, etc.)

7. 1. Elementary reaction

   2. Non-elementary reaction

8. 1. Reversible reaction

   2. Irreversible reaction

9. 1. Chain reaction

   2. Non-chain reaction

10. 1. Fast reaction

    2. Slow reaction